Rep. Andy Barr under fire for 2021 comments on welcoming Afghans to US Kentucky GOP Rep. Andy Barr is facing backlash for past comments supporting Afghan nationals' entry to U.S. for their efforts to assist America during Afghan war. (Credit: KET.org - Aug. 26, 2021) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Kentucky lawmaker Andy Barr’s 2021 claim that the U.S. had an "obligation" to welcome Afghans after the Biden administration’s chaotic withdrawal is resurfacing and